Apple Lays Off 100 in Services Division

Apple Inc. has laid off approximately 100 employees within its digital services division, focusing primarily on the teams responsible for the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore, as well as some engineering roles and the Apple News team. The layoffs are part of a strategic realignment under Senior Vice President Eddy Cue, reflecting a shift in priorities towards areas like artificial intelligence. Despite the cuts, Apple Books is still expected to receive updates, and Apple News remains significant to the company’s services lineup. Layoffs at Apple are rare, though 2024 has seen multiple rounds, including the termination of projects like the self-driving car initiative and microLED displays. The company’s reorganization comes amid broader challenges, including declining sales in China. Apple has not publicly commented on the recent layoffs.